Characteristics+of+Teaching+and+Learning+in+English

In its programmes the English department tries to reflect the characteristics of language, learning and teaching listed in the English curriculum. In particular:

• language development is fostered by an environment which encourages creativity and experimentation • language development is fostered by an environment which provides challenges and high expectations for students • language learning requires interaction and active participation • English programmes should reflect the New Zealand context

- from English in the New Zealand Curriculum (1994), pages 10 - 11.